Fast Facts on Disasters’ Impact on Small-Business from the NFIB

• While most disaster events are winter-storm related, the most destructive events individually are tornados, hurricanes and typhoons.
• Sixty-two percent of those struck by a natural disaster say the biggest problem caused was the loss of sales and customers; 18 percent say that the biggest problem was uninsured loses.
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The second tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season — Tropical Storm Bret — made landfall along the coast of Mexico this morning. Read more about Tropical Storm Bret Makes Landfall

Remote Backup Systems, Inc., developer and distributor of RBackup(TM) online backup software on the web at remote-backup.com , announced the activation of its emergency backup Hot Site for use by its Service Providers in the path of Hurricane activity this season. This immediately makes backup resources available for online backup service providers in areas which may be affected by the storms. Read more about Hurricane Hot Site Helps With Back Ups

“When you’re in the path of a hurricane, it’s easy to forget about safeguarding your vehicle. Yet, in these situations, your car, minivan, sport-utility vehicle or light truck might become an important lifeline to transport you out of harm’s way,” said Scott Snapp, national catastrophe response manager, Progressive. “Being aware of, and preparing for, the flooding that can result from these situations is essential to keeping you and your family safe during hurricane season.”

Progressive offers these tips for staying safe during hurricane season: Read more about Tips on Protecting Your Vehicles For Hurricane Season

Last year’s hurricane season was one of the most destructive on record. As another hurricane season begins to cycle through, it’s important to prepare yourself, your family and your home. But there is more to preparation than plywood — having your vital information safe and organized is essential too.

Here are a few tips of things to do before the storm hits: Read more about Ready or Not, Hurricane Season is upon Us

That’s according to the latest WESH 2 News-Orlando Sentinel poll which is quite in conflict with the over hyped, put-fear-in-the-people poll from the 2005 Hurricane Survey. Read more about Floridians Scared But Prepared for Hurricane

The water generated during a hurricane is powerful. But after the hurricane you need to worry about it too. Here are two things to keep in mind: Read more about Hurricane Water Creates Hazards

In Georgia, the chairman of the House Public Safety Committee says a similar sales tax holiday should be considered here. Representative Burke Day — A Republican from Tybee Island — says Georgia was spared last year but should still prepare for the chance of a hurricane. Read more about Georgia Considers Hurricane Sales Tax Holiday

A prefabricated round home that seems to be hurricane proof has received a great deal of attention recently because all of these homes in hurricane ravaged areas survive with either no damage or just minor cosmetic damage. Read more about Get Round To Beat A Hurricane

Your cordless phone won’t work without electricity. Make sure you can communicate with loved ones. Have a phone with a regular cord. Read more about Communicate With Loved Ones